injection questions

[SuperStrong]

ya at a minimum on the injection site, maybe on the top of the ampule and the syringe. are there any nerves i need to watch out for in the glutes and quads? i checked out spotinjections but they show all types of spots on the quads so im not sure which place would be best.

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that one is more accurate actually. Spotinjections.com is a bit off on some of it, like the glute shot area includes a little of the lower portion which can risk hitting the sciatic nerve and you don't want to hit this!

for quads i can see my veins so i just try and pin between them lol so i don't hit 'em. the site above gives where to inject, it's about the middle of your thigh but in the *outer* portion, syringe/needle will be almost parallel to the floor.

ventrogluteal is another good spot u might want to research.

also, i think i read something about using the same needle that you drew from? don't do that. you want to use a fresh new needle to inject with. piercing to draw will dull the needle, that's why you want a fresh needle. you can draw with a 20-21g and pierce with a 23-25g.

 

[miplank]

ok, also is it neccesary to use a new syringe every time or do you reuse the same one? i got alot of 3cc syringes.

Use a fresh needle and barrel each time

 

[veneto82]

is it ok to draw and inject from a plastic ampule. The ampule is 20ml with what looks like a screw top lid. Or should draw it and put it in a glass vial?